by Toni King | Mar 29, 2023 | Medicare, Toni Says
Warning: Taking Medicare advice from your friends can be costly! Hi Toni: I met with you in late 2021 for a Toni Says personalized Medicare consultation. I have a quick question regarding travel outside the United States because I’m planning a trip to Greece next...
by Toni King | Mar 16, 2023 | Medicare, Toni Says
Medicare Now Covers Shingles Vaccine at NO Cost! Toni: I was recently told that to receive a shingles vaccination I needed to have a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan to get the vaccination or pay $200. I thought all vaccinations and immunizations were...
by Toni King | Mar 16, 2023 | Medicare, Toni Says
Understanding Medicare…It’s Complicated! Toni: I am turning 65 in September and need make my Medicare decision. I do not know where to start or what to do? I am being bombarded by telemarketers and mail telling me that if I do not sign up for Medicare when I turn...
by Toni King | Feb 14, 2023 | Medicare
Can Beginning RMDs Raise Your Medicare Premiums? Toni: I am over 73 and began taking my RMDs (required minimum distributions) from my 401K when I turned 72. Could this have had an impact on my Medicare Part B premium increase for 2023? This year my Part B and...
by Toni King | Feb 14, 2023 | Medicare, Toni Says
Should A Veteran Using the VA Enroll in Medicare Part B? Toni: My husband is a Viet Nam Veteran and never enrolled in Medicare Part B because he uses the VA, close to where we live in Michigan for his medical care. He is having to wait for care from the VA for his...
by Toni King | Jan 20, 2023 | Medicare
Are Injections Given at the Doctor’s Office Covered by Medicare? Toni: I am turning 65 in March and my individual health plan has a $4,000 deductible which I meet every year due to shots of Lucentis for Macular degeneration which is over $2500 per shot given at the...
